(Markham) Nine members of the Niagara Swords fencing club (Brock Fencing Academy) traveled to the Vango Young Tigers fencing competition in Markham, Ontario over the May 7-8th weekend to compete against some of Ontario’s …

August 12-14, 2016, five fencers from the Niagara Swords fencing club joined elite youth fencers from across Ontario at the 2016 Ontario Summer Games Mississauga. Pranav Parahk, Nandana Parahk, Burke Willson and Karl Stang competed …

The Niagara Swords Fencing Club is proud to announce that we have partnered with the City of St Catharines to extend introductory fencing classes to the St Catharines community. This partnership expands Niagara Swords …

The Niagara Swords Fencing Club is proud to announce that we have partnered with the City of St Catharines to extend introductory fencing classes to the St Catharines community. This partnership expands Niagara Swords offerings beyond Brock University and the local school community.

August 12-14, 2016, five fencers from the Niagara Swords fencing club joined elite youth fencers from across Ontario at the 2016 Ontario Summer Games Mississauga. Pranav Parahk, Nandana Parahk, Burke Willson and Karl Stang competed in sabre and Catherine Koziarz foil. The Ontario Summer Games were the culmination of a year long qualification process with competitions throughout Ontario.

What an exciting weekend at the Mississauga Hershey Centre. Burke Willson got a silver in U15 men’s sabre and Bronze in U17 men’s sabre. Pranav and Karl Stang received gold in team and Burke Willson received a silver in team. Nandana came away with a 5th place finish in U17 Women’s Sabre and Catherine gave an excellent performance in both U17 & U15 Women’s Foil.

The Niagara Swords fencing club is the only Olympic sword fighting club in the Region catering to the Niagara community. Originally established at Brock University, now provides competitive and instructional programs throughout Niagara.

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(Markham) Nine members of the Niagara Swords fencing club (Brock Fencing Academy) traveled to the Vango Young Tigers fencing competition in Markham, Ontario over the May 7-8th weekend to compete against some of Ontario’s best young fencers.

The medals rolled in throughout the weekend starting Saturday with double bronze in cadet (u17) women’s foil by Mercedes and Trinity Stautland. Followed later that day 2 more medals in cadet (u17) sabre by Burke Willson – gold and Nandana Parahk – bronze. Sunday the medal mania continued with Karl Stang claiming bronze in U15 Men’s Epee.

We are exceptionally proud of all the performances by Niagara Swords fencers at this event. This has been an exceptional year for Niagara Swords/Brock Fencing Academy, throughout the season our fencers have claimed 35 medals over 13 events we’ve attended.

Great job everyone!

Cadet Women’s Foil

Mercedes Stautland – Bronze

Trinity Stautland – Bronze

Sammi Wong – 5th

Abbi-Gail Gardiner – 6th

Cadet Sabre

Burke Willson – Gold

Nandana Parakh – Bronze

Pranav Parakh – 7th

Cadet Men’s Epee

Karl Stang – 7th

U15 Men’s Epee

Karl Stang – Bronze

U15 Sabre

Theo Collings – 8th

Training continues for the Brock Fencing Academy throughout the summer. All in preparation for what looks like a very exciting 2016 season.

For more information about the Brock Fencing Academy, intro to fencing classes or camps contact Tim Stang coach@fencingniagara.com

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(ST CATHARINES) Niagara fencers shine at the inaugural Niagara winter games fencing event. Facing competitors from across Ontario and upstate New York fencers from the Niagara Swords Fencing Club took home medals in 5 categories and are one step closer to qualifying for the 2016 Ontario Summer Games.

Burke Willson has continued his medal streak for the season by taking GOLD in under-15 sabre at the Asian Community Games. The Asian Community Games were hosted by Vango Toronto Fencing Centre in Markham, Ontario.

Burke is a second generation Niagara Swords fencer and Brock Fencing Academy team member.

We are all very proud, congratulations Burke!

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Our 2014 fencing camps are starting the week of July 7th and we have a lot in store.

The mornings start with an introduction to fencing for 7-10 year old campers. The focus of this camp is on developing FUNdamental consistent with other sports but with a fencing twist. Campers use age appropriate equipment so they can get the most enjoyment of the sport.

Sport specific skills training

For our afternoon sessions we focus on campers aged 11-15 years old. In this camp we start introducing more competitive fencing specific skills all while igniting a passion for the sport and physical activity.

It is with great pleasure that we announce our new club logo. This new logo was developed by local St Catharines designer Lynn Maceira and embodies the history and nature of the Niagara Swords Fencing Club.

We wanted a distinctive yet traditional logo which spoke to our roots at Brock University and our focus on the three disciplines of fencing (foil, epee and sabre).

Keep active this summer, have fun and learn a new sport!

Fencing is a sport combining coordination, agility, endurance, and speed with technical skill, mental focus and experience. This camp will teach basic fencing movements, techniques and rules. Participants will learn the fundamentals by practicing and competing with each other.

Participants are taught in a safe and fun environment by nationally certified coaches.